The NFL confirmed longstanding rumors on Wednesday, revealing that the Los Angeles Chargers will play host to the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paulo, Brazil on September 5. In an interesting twist, the Chargers reportedly didn’t protect their “home” game against the Chiefs from international series eligibility,

The Los Angeles Chargers will start the 2025 season in Brazil against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

After finishing 11-5 in coach Jim Harbaugh's first season, the Chargers enter this season with added expectations of a deep postseason run. They have the league's 12th-hardest schedule based on last season's opponent win percentage (.522), a significant shift from last year, when L.A. went into the season with the league's fifth-easiest schedule.

But there are some big problems, too. Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers have to travel more sheer mileage than any other team. Arguably even worse, they’re losing a home AFC West divisional game against the Kansas City Chiefs to the international series.

The Los Angeles Chargers will host a yet to be announced opponent on Sept. 5 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to start the international slate. Their opponent for the Week 1 matchup will be announced Wednesday. All of the announced international meetings will air on ...